Asia’s reliance on Middle Eastern oil and gas, along with its relatively slow transition to clean energy, leaves it vulnerable to supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz — which was brought into focus by the recent conflict between Israel and Iran. Iran sits on the strait, which handles abo»»»

The recent conflict between Israel and Iran has underscored Asia's heavy dependence on oil and gas from the Middle East, exposing the region to potential energy supply disruptions, experts say. The Strait of Hormuz, which borders Iran, is a critical chokepoint for global energy shipments, handling »»»

Asia's dependence on Middle East oil and gas — and its relatively slow shift to clean energy — make it vulnerable to disruptions in shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic weakness highlighted by the war between Israel and Iran. Iran sits on the strait, which handles about 20% of shipme»»»

Around 20 percent of global oil and gas flows through the Strait of Hormuz between Iran and Oman, and the countries most dependent on those shipments are China, India, Japan and South Korea. Though a truce between Israel and Iran seems to be holding, experts say the only way for these countries to »»»

HANOI: Asia’s dependence on Middle East oil and gas — and its relatively slow shift to clean energy — make it vulnerable to disruptions in shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic weakness highlighted by the war between Israel and Iran. Iran sits on the strait, which handles about 20% of»»»